UM-Bot Posted February 12, 2019 #1 Share Posted February 12, 2019 What's next for our species - what will a human of the future be like ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted February 16, 2019 #2 Share Posted February 16, 2019 only mentally?) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jodie.Lynne Posted February 18, 2019 #3 Share Posted February 18, 2019 On 2/16/2019 at 6:51 PM, docyabut2 said: only mentally?) Why? Do you think that the current human form is the epitome of perfection? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightly Posted September 6, 2019 #4 Share Posted September 6, 2019 (edited) Good question. modern existence seems to be contributing to devolution of the species in some ways? Our ways of life and livelihoods seem to offer a limited range of daily experiences and challenges? (going to the mall doesn't really count) What does a kid need nowadays, except a nimble set of thumbs to navigate an electronic device? ..wippersnappers ! .. phew, I'm beginning to sound old ! Edited September 6, 2019 by lightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
+joc Posted September 7, 2019 #5 Share Posted September 7, 2019 3 hours ago, lightly said: Good question. modern existence seems to be contributing to devolution of the species in some ways? Our ways of life and livelihoods seem to offer a limited range of daily experiences and challenges? (going to the mall doesn't really count) What does a kid need nowadays, except a nimble set of thumbs to navigate an electronic device? ..wippersnappers ! .. phew, I'm beginning to sound old ! Humans don't change. We have evolved all we are going to. The robots will eventually wipe us out. So...in effect...we evolved to create a new species that isn't even alive. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightly Posted September 7, 2019 #6 Share Posted September 7, 2019 11 hours ago, joc said: Humans don't change. We have evolved all we are going to. The robots will eventually wipe us out. So...in effect...we evolved to create a new species that isn't even alive. Humans don't change ? how did we become human if there was no change involved? " we " changed until we became human and then just stopped changing? Maybe your right...but it doesn't sound right to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted September 10, 2019 #7 Share Posted September 10, 2019 (edited) I know something changes in our bodies every 20, 000 years Edited September 10, 2019 by docyabut2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brian100 Posted September 13, 2019 #8 Share Posted September 13, 2019 The next evolutionary change is to become a ghost or ever-lasting life. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted September 16, 2019 #9 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/13/2019 at 3:55 AM, brian100 said: The next evolutionary change is to become a ghost or ever-lasting life. to me is why our bodies can change from the environment.? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
openozy Posted September 16, 2019 #10 Share Posted September 16, 2019 I don't believe humans are not going to be around long enough to evolve much more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted September 16, 2019 #11 Share Posted September 16, 2019 On 9/7/2019 at 11:16 PM, lightly said: Humans don't change ? how did we become human if there was no change involved? " we " changed until we became human and then just stopped changing? Maybe your right...but it doesn't sound right to me. We don't need to outcompete any more. And we don't have to fit into niches. So there's little reason for us to change as we are suited to our niche. Sharks and alligators have changed very little over millions of years for this very reason. They have adapted well to their environment and are difficult to outcompete naturally. Any new adaption is unlikely to offer a significant advantage for us to survive so its highly unlikely. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightly Posted September 16, 2019 #12 Share Posted September 16, 2019 4 hours ago, psyche101 said: We don't need to outcompete any more. And we don't have to fit into niches. So there's little reason for us to change as we are suited to our niche. Sharks and alligators have changed very little over millions of years for this very reason. They have adapted well to their environment and are difficult to outcompete naturally. Any new adaption is unlikely to offer a significant advantage for us to survive so its highly unlikely. Hmm, Thanks for the explanation psyche. ...so , competition is the only driving factor in adaptions and change? That makes me wonder what effect, if any, Lack of competition might have on our development. ? But, as you say, sharks and alligators don't seem to have suffered from such a long lasting beneficent environmental relationship. I honestly wonder if we may have De-volved to some degree...since life has gotten "easier" . ? Maybe not...maybe people just seem to be getting stupider. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psyche101 Posted September 17, 2019 #13 Share Posted September 17, 2019 15 hours ago, lightly said: Hmm, Thanks for the explanation psyche. ...so , competition is the only driving factor in adaptions and change? That makes me wonder what effect, if any, Lack of competition might have on our development. ? But, as you say, sharks and alligators don't seem to have suffered from such a long lasting beneficent environmental relationship. Pretty much best fit for purpose. The best fit survives 15 hours ago, lightly said: I honestly wonder if we may have De-volved to some degree...since life has gotten "easier" . ? Maybe not...maybe people just seem to be getting stupider. LOL, that's quite possible...... 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Golden Duck Posted September 17, 2019 #14 Share Posted September 17, 2019 16 hours ago, lightly said: Hmm, Thanks for the explanation psyche. ...so , competition is the only driving factor in adaptions and change? That makes me wonder what effect, if any, Lack of competition might have on our development. ? But, as you say, sharks and alligators don't seem to have suffered from such a long lasting beneficent environmental relationship. I honestly wonder if we may have De-volved to some degree...since life has gotten "easier" . ? Maybe not...maybe people just seem to be getting stupider. I like this quote following the description of the Bajau People and their characteristic of a large spleen Quote ... "When you dive, when you hold your breath, one of the things that happens as a part of what's called the mammalian dive reflex is that your spleen contracts. This is important because your spleen is holding red blood cells that are carrying oxygen. "When it contracts, it pushes those red blood cells into your system and gives you an oxygen boost. "So, through natural selection, over thousands of years what happens is that the people who had larger spleens were either less likely to die during dives, because breath-hold diving can actually be quite dangerous." ... https://www.abc.net.au/news/2019-05-15/humans-are-still-evolving-what-will-future-hold/11100284 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lightly Posted September 17, 2019 #15 Share Posted September 17, 2019 (edited) 7 hours ago, psyche101 said: Pretty much best fit for purpose. The best fit survives LOL, that's quite possible...... ...I thought of an example of human change that may not be linked to competition or survival of the fittest. ?? If there is no reason for change because we have found our "niche" and are so perfectly suited to our environment....why do people continue to get taller ? I have seen ancient Japanese and European suits of armor which are very short. Are humans so warlike that the tallest (and therefore having the longest arms/reach) survivors pass on their lankiness?? That seems an unlikely answer ...so...why are people getting taller? "Out competing" doesn't seem to be the answer? Edited September 17, 2019 by lightly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docyabut2 Posted September 18, 2019 #16 Share Posted September 18, 2019 In the past teeth changes https://www.miamicosmeticdentalcare.com/teeth-human-evolution/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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